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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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